Fountain of Youth

By: Marc Middleton
  • Summary

  • Research proves that there are only two things that can add years to your life and quality of life to your years: exercise and socialization. Combine the two and you get rocket fuel for active longevity. You get the closest thing we’ll ever have to a fountain of youth. Fountain of Youth is the podcast that will change everything you thought you knew about active aging. Hosted by Marc Middleton, a masters athlete and founder and CEO of Growing Bolder, Fountain of Youth shares the inspiring stories of men and women of all sizes, ages and abilities who are redefining what’s possible for all of us. From world-record breaking superstars to weekend warriors who are battling back from every injury, disease and disability imaginable, Fountain of Youth is the jolt of inspiration and encouragement you need to get off the couch and get into life. Each week we’ll talk to a masters athlete, coach or active aging experts. If you’re looking for tips and resources to find your sport or refine your game, if you want the rest of your life to be the best of your life, subscribe to Fountain of Youth. 
    2021
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Episodes
  • Episode 44: Del Moon Reflects on a Decade with the NSGA
    Jul 25 2023

    For the last 10 years Del Moon served as the Communications Director for the National Senior Games Association. In this edition of FOY, hear why Del says working for the NSGA saved his life, his reflections on the lessons he's learned from masters athletes and "What's Next!" for Del.

    For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder and the 2023 National Senior Games, presented by Humana, visit growingbolder.com/nsga

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    #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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    23 mins
  • Episode 43: Exercise as Medicine with Dr. James Hicks
    Jul 18 2023

    Use it or lose it, the saying goes. What if we just keep using our bodies, keep staying physically active? What if doctors prescribed exercise like they do medicine? And how can exercise change the trajectory of disease? Dr. James Hicks is a professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine. Listen in as Marc and he discuss Hicks’ class, “Exercise as Medicine.”

    @ucirvine

    GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with Deepak Chopra

    For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga

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    #exerciseasmedicine #physiologicalage #physioage

    #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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    31 mins
  • Episode 42: Tap Into Your Flow State with Steven Kotler
    Jul 11 2023

    What if everything you’ve been led to believe about aging is wrong? Human performance expert Steven Kotler joins Marc to explain how to stop being afraid of aging and start leaning into life to extract as much joy and meaning as possible. Kotler will challenge your expectations, your mindset and the way you approach your future. Listen in!

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    Learn more about Steven and his books at StevenKotler.com

    Learn more about FLOW at FlowResearchCollective.com

    GB Classic: Listen to our entire interview with NBA champion & Basketall HOF member Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    For great stories about masters athletes from Growing Bolder & the NSGA, visit growingbolder.com/nsga

    Follow Growing Bolder & National Senior Games Association

    #flowstate #flowstateofmind #stevenkotler

    #nevertoolate #moreispossible #seniorgames #nationalseniorgames

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    48 mins

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